The Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14) is a parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum designed to:

* prevent teen substance abuse and other behavior problems,
* strengthen parenting skills
* build family strengths

The program is delivered with seven sessions for parents, youth, and families using realistic videos, role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects. See the promotional video SFP 10-14 is also available in Spanish. See different audiences

SFP 10-14 has been proven effective in

* delaying the onset of adolescent substance use,
* lowering levels of aggression
* increasing the resistance to peer pressure in youth
* increasing the ability of parents/caregivers to set appropriate limits and show affection to and support of their children

Special features

* parents and youth learn together
* designed and used with ethnically diverse families in rural and urban settings
* scientifically evaluated and shown to be effective

Cost benefits

* Analysis by the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute found a return of $9.60 for every dollar spent implementing SFP 10-14.
* Analysis by the Washington State Institute for Public Policy resulted in two benefits: A return of $7.82 for every dollar spent and a cost benefit of $5,805 for each participating youth in SFP 10-14.

Register Now--Space is Limited

SFP 10-14 Facilitator Training
June 19-20, 2008
Extension 4H Youth Building
Iowa State University
Ames, IA  50011

Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Register online today

For more information, contact: Cathy Hockaday, 515-294-7601

Recognized by federal agencies

Program of Distinction
National 4H Headquarters & Cooperative State Research, Education, & Extension Service
Model Program
Center for Substance Abuse Prevention
Model Program
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Universal Program
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Exemplary Program
US Department of Education
Exemplary Program
Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention